10 better reasons to choose Durston House School

Schoolsmith Score®; 76.

One of the 4 best independent or state primaries within a 0.5 mile radius.

On average, 14.5 pupils per class and 10.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.

Destination schools typically rank in the top 5% of UK schools by academic achievement. 90% of pupils go on to one of 20 London day schools. St Paul's (33% of leavers), and Merchant Taylors (25%) are the most popular destinations. Harrow (25% of boarding) is the most popular choice for the 10% going on to one of the 20 destination boarding schools. 10% win scholarships.

School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.

Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, for art from Year 3, and for all subjects from Year 5.

School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Latin. There are out-of-hours extra help sessions for some subjects and a small number of academic clubs.

School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.

Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. 3 choirs and several instrument ensembles. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.

Pupils participate in charitable events or fund raising for public benefit.